Blades of Glory

If the idea of men in slick spandex unitards is automatically funny to you, then fill your spare time with the new movie called "Blades of Glory", I'm sure there's plenty to laugh.

Let me start by saying that the story is quite a silly one. The two top men's figure skaters, Chazz Michael Michaels (Ferrell) and Jimmy MacElroy (Heder) are banned from singles competition. With no other place to turn they re-enter the skating realm as the first ever male pairs skaters in history. That visual alone is enough to carry this film through most scenes.

Add to that the distinct difference in the characters and what you have is a foundation for hilarity. Plus if there is anything easy to make fun of it is the world of figure skating. And the real skaters have to know that.

Blades of Glory is rated PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, language, a comic violent image and some drug references. It contains exactly what you would expect from a Ferrell flick. It is laden with sophomoric sexual humor and Will's constant preoccupation with his body. Blades definitely earned its PG 13 label and those who are put off by this sort of humor will find a few scenes uncomfortable.

Is it as great a film as 300? Of course not. Surely it would not be into the list of the manliest films, but for a simple comedy that just wants to make you laugh for 90 minutes it nails the landing every time.

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